Look what’s going on
at OU Children’s Hospital !
Art Therapy! Music Therapy! Pet Therapy!
About Us
Founded in 1980, and an affiliate chapter of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), the Art Therapy Association of Oklahoma (ATAO) is made up of art therapy professionals, students, and friends. ATAO is dedicated to the continued growth, education, and public awareness of art therapy. We invite you to visit our membership and join us if you are not already a member.
ATAO members throughout the state are working in varied settings, from residential treatment programs to educational settings to private practice. Membership benefits includes the opportunity to participate in retreats and other activities throughout the year.
The Art Therapy Association of Oklahoma (ATAO) is a professional organization for art therapists in Oklahoma, and an affiliate chapter of the American Art Therapy Association. ATAO is founded on the belief that art making is healing and life enhancing; that creativity benefits the human condition; that cultural proficiency is essential when working with children, families, and communities; and that professional integrity and competency is of utmost importance when serving the public. Our mission is to provide a safe place for meaningful connections between people who share an interest in the therapeutic use of art making an creative expression in Oklahoma. Our vision is to engage in the progressive development art therapy and use of expressive therapies in clinical practice. We provide continuing education, training, and workshops with the aim of advancing the field of art therapy and to facilitate networking and collaboration among art therapists, students, and professionals in Oklahoma.
2024 President: Ashley Hunt, LPC, ATR
Secretary, Misti Vekas MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Treasurer, Maureen Harvey LPC, ATR-BC
President-Elect, Government Affairs,
Coretta Harding, Ph.D, LPC, ATR-BC
Become a Member
The Art Therapy Association of Oklahoma welcomes individuals who wish to become new members. ATAO membership is open to all AATA membership categories
Member Benefits
Opportunities for fellowship, networking and art-making
Network and collaborate with colleagues and other professionals who share a common vision
Occasions for continued learning in the field of art therapy
Promote public awareness of the field of art therapy
Facilitate the therapeutic use of art in institutional and private setting• Advertise private practice or other art therapy events on our website
Support what you believe in - join now and help grow our voice as we create a sustainable, creative and exciting community in Oklahoma!
Cost of Membership
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An individual who is an ATR or an active professional member of AATA.
Professional members may vote, hold office, and serve on committees.
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An individual who is interested in the therapeutic uses of art. Associate members may not vote or hold office, but may serve on committees with application approval.
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An individual who is currently enrolled in art therapy or related coursework. Student members may serve on committees with application approval.
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An individual interested in the association's activities and programs.
Friends may serve on committees with application approval.
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A complimentary membership is awarded to long-time members who have retired from their art therapy profession.
